The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expressed satisfaction with the Calcutta High Court’s decision regarding the petition filed by the Trinamool Congress against the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The court accepted the ED’s assertion that no confidential documents were seized during the raids at the Indian Political Action Committee’s (I-PAC) office and the residence of I-PAC co-founder Pratik Jain on January 8. BJP’s Amit Malviya hailed the court’s ruling as a setback for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Malviya, BJP’s Information Technology Cell chief, criticized Banerjee for her alleged interference in the ED’s operations. He highlighted the court’s rebuke of Banerjee’s actions during the coal smuggling and money laundering case investigation. Malviya accused Banerjee of disregarding the rule of law and attempting to shield corruption through her behavior.
The BJP representative emphasized the importance of upholding constitutional authorities without succumbing to political pressure. He indicated that the matter now awaits the Supreme Court’s decision. Meanwhile, the court adjourned the hearing on the ED’s petition accusing Banerjee of obstructing the agency’s work during the January 8 searches. The Additional Solicitor General requested the adjournment citing a pending ED petition before the Supreme Court.
